Meet the National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation

[CheermomPA]

I was in a UNION back in the 80's -what a rip off. All they wanted was the DUES. They told us to strike, so unless you wanted to be harassed by others calling you "scab" you HAD to walk out. Needless to say, the company went out of business and we ALL lost our jobs. UNION BOSSES kept THEOR job though! Don't do it people! They are a BUNCH OF THUGS and have no purpose any longer because we now have LAWS to protect workers. I was a conservative and my union supported all the democratic liberals.

[briantelesh]

That is just flat out a lie. Right to work (RTW) doesn't end unions or give anyone the right to pay someone less. Wages fluctuate based on supply and demand as measured by the unemployment rate. What RTW gives is worker choice. If you want to join a union you still can. RTW also makes unions more competitive in the benefits they offer to encourage increased membership.

[4383150]

right to work will bring slavery

[briantelesh]

That has to be one of the most ignorant comments regarding this issue. "slavery" - Come on. Look at the facts there have been right to work laws on the books in many states for a long time. Those states are the ones that people are moving to and finding jobs to support their families. On the flip side closed shop compulsory union states have population, job losses while at the same time have unemployment that is much higher than the US averages.

[4383150]

ok fair enough but what is the living standard in these states? and isnt it true that right to work states pay less and have fewer peopel with health insurance offered by there employers?

[briantelesh]

Well I lived in Nevada for 17 years and the standard of living was outstanding. It was one of the few places that someone who did construction could actually afford the home they built. Now that I am living in NY a state that is not RTW and see the jobs leaving the state the #1 quality of life issue comes to fruition - Having a Job.

Very few want to be on any kind of public assistance and a Job is the individual's security to achieving the American Dream.

[4383150]

i guess i just worry about workers rights being stripped away more and more

[briantelesh]

Rights of workers are enhanced when both the union and employer have to be competitive in providing benefits to employees.

In a country with less than 5% unemployment the competitive advantage is with the employee - or at least employees who are the most productive. There are too many Federal, State and even local labor laws that will cost employers who flout these laws not only in cash be in negative publicity.

[4383150]

im always amazed how people will say min wage is a bad idea goverment should not force companies to pay a certain wage yet the same thing can apply for overtime pay thats its a goverment forced idea yet i never hear that side

[briantelesh]

I do not have a problem with Minimum Wage. I think that Unions back a very long time ago work up the government by providing standards and protections that govt did not.

Today unions really do nothing but fatten the union bosses wallets, spend money on liberal politics that many of the workers do not endorse. As a Christian Conservative I should not give money to baby killers, Illegal Immigrant supporters, etc. I work hard and show up on time and do not need anybody to protect my job.

[IWLocal8]

LMFAO

Our Union Prez gets paid $120.00/month. He has to put in a 40 to support his family.

Unfricking-believeable how clueless you anti-union maroons really are.

[mick0057]

Yes, lets look at those states. where do they rank in education? what percentage of the population live below the poverty line. And of course the jobs are there. industry has pulled up stakes and moved to those states or overseas. If it weren't for organized labor there would be no child labor laws, forty hour weeks, or a host of saftey improvements. If you think corporate america gives a rats ass about the working men and women of america you are either a white collar ostrich or brain dead

[briantelesh]

Why are "those states" Like Nevada, Arizona, Texas, Florida which not only are Right to Work states but 3/4 have no state income tax either. You want to talk about lack of poverty when the government and unions don't tap your paycheck. This is why people are moving there. States like Michigan, Illinois, New York, Massachusetts, New Jersey, etc with big unions have people leaving in droves and unemployment higher than nat'l average - refute those facts. BTW brain dead people join unions.

[mick0057]

Again, the why. People go were there are jobs. Corporations go where they can exploit cheap labor. Cause and effect. What is so wrong about wanting to work under a contract? You wouldn't sell your house without one. You wouldn't make any long term financial commitment without one. Why sell years of your life without one.

[briantelesh]

"Corporations go where they can exploit cheap labor" - Well If you live in a high tax state you need to get paid more, the business is probably taxed and regulated more and have closed shop union rules with more than just wages but all of the union benefit / retirement costs that go with. In the RTW states people have a CHOICE and if they feel exploited they can chose to join a union. The truth is many do not. People are moving to these states for a better quality of living not to be exploited

[mick0057]

People are following the jobs, my friend. The jobs aren't following the people. As far as if they want to join a union they can you have obviously never had to face off against management during an organizing drive. Or do the resturant workers just call up the local in Nevada and say "I want to be a member" and voila the employer pays him union wages and benefits. You didn't refute the second parts of my statements so I will take that as cedeing the point. (labor reform, Contracts)

[briantelesh]

People are following the jobs and are happy to take them - not forced, but out of their own choices weigh the salary they will get with the overall cost of living in these low tax lower cost of living states. When your cost of living is less you actually can earn less and have a better quality of life.

Those today who need "contracts" to protect themselves maybe because they don't have marketable skills, have bad attitude, just do the minimum at work. They need unions for protection.

[mick0057]

The corporations have moved large portions of their operations overseas to take advantage of cheap labor. What they haven't they move to states like Tx. Arizona, Fla, to take advantage of illegal immigrant labor. I can provide you with a list of companies that have hired and been fined for hiring coyotes to bring these people over for this purpose. As for having a contract, I think putting yourself at the mercy of an employer without one is just foolish. He holds all the cards.

[mfrench]

Name calling only cheapens your arguement . I set up these videos because the union in my workplace has become sloppy , greedy and self-serving . I am in a Right to Work State and due to slack negotiations and a lack of interest we have been under-represented for years . I am the Petitioner in a successful Decertificatin campaign that resulted in roughly a 2 to 1 vote against the UFCW .

[cinbob696]

Excellent and how true I live in a state that has forced unionization. And as a hospital direct care employee I was recently placed in a position to possibly strike or care for my patients. I chose patient care and became a non-member through certain supreme court rulings. Yet I'm holding on to the belief that one day West virginia becomes a Right to Work State, then I will have my God given right to chose for myself. Say no to FORCED UNIONIZATION!

[briantelesh]

You are 100% correct - This is America!

No one - Ever - should be forced to join any private organization.

God Speed in your efforts in West Virginia to secure your Right to Work!